Historical Events
- Apollo 15 launched (Scott and Irwin) to 4th manned landing on Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Harris, American journalist and TV anchor (Nightline; Good Morning America), born in Newton, Massachusetts
- Khaled Mahmud, Bangladeshi cricketer, born in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Neus Ávila, Spanish tennis star (Futures-Valencia-ESP 1995), born in Spain
- Reggie Carthon, American CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Diane Arbus [Nemerov], American photographer (Vogue, Harper's Bazaar), commits suicide at 48 [1]
1971 Highlights
About July 26, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
#1 Song: Get It On - T Rex
